The 10 Commandments | No Idols

As we continue our study of the Ten Commandments, we now turn to the Second Commandment and God’s prohibition of idolatry. This command is not merely about avoiding graven images, but more importantly about how worship is to be offered to God. First, worship must be marked by reverence; recognizing God’s holiness prevents us from ascribing objects or idols to Him. Second, worship must not be shaped by our personal preferences, but by obedience to God’s prescribed way of worship. Finally, worship must be carried out with confidence, walking by faith and not by sight. True worship of God must be holy, and it must be offered in spirit and in truth.